Subsidies

A subsidy or government incentive is a form of financial aid or support extended to an economic sector (business, or individual) generally with the aim of promoting economic and social policy. Although commonly extended from the government, the term subsidy can relate to any type of support – for example from NGOs or as implicit subsidies. Subsidies come in various forms including: direct (cash grants, interest-free loans) and indirect (tax breaks, insurance, low-interest loans, accelerated depreciation, rent rebates).Furthermore, they can be broad or narrow, legal or illegal, ethical or unethical. The most common forms of subsidies are those to the …

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Fraser Institute · 4 February 2025 English

The majority of this spending reduction could be achieved by fully eliminating federal business subsidies, which research shows do little to promote widespread economic growth. Balancing the budget in four


Fraser Institute · 4 February 2025 English

The majority of this spending reduction could be achieved by fully eliminating federal business subsidies, which research shows do little to promote widespread economic growth. Balancing the budget in four

achieved by fully eliminating federal business subsidies, which research shows do little to promote wide- Fuss, 2024). The full elimination of business subsidies in 2025/26 would reduce annual program spending budget. In addition to eliminating business subsidies, the federal government should also con- sider Emes, and Jake Fuss (2024). The Cost of Business Subsidies in Canada: Updated Edition. Fraser Institute fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/cost-of- business-subsidies-in-canada-updated-edition.pdf>, as of July 19


Fraser Institute · 31 January 2025 English

lasting solution to poverty than redistributionist government programs such as welfare and housing subsidies. Full-time employment invariably provides better overall incomes than governmental income-support

had implemented a range of policies from rent subsidies to grants to rent con- trols. And now we have established voluntary sector, partial state subsidies were distributed to select charities. In many fewer tax breaks for large companies, and fewer subsidies for the wealthi- est.” Specifically, the plan


CLD: Centre for Law and Democracy · 20 January 2025 English

the touchstone of all the freedoms to which the United Nations is consecrated.18 The UN Human Rights Committee, the independent body of experts established to monitor and oversee implementation of …

At the same time, some States do provide for subsidies for the print media as a means of promoting diversity


CARDUS: Centre for Cultural Renewal · 11 January 2025 English

Our recommendations address the following areas: supporting more families with child care costs, expanding support for independent education, reviewing post-secondary education funding to better serve working-class Albertans, redirecting gambling revenues …

lowest-income families have the highest access to subsidies. For further background read Memo: Federal


Pathways to Prosperity · 11 January 2025 English

Page 3 of 40 ACCESS TO SUITABLE HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE Name of Practice / Name and Type of Program Lead Organization(s) Link(s) Description of Practice Tags Primary …

Childcare is available at no cost. • Transportation subsidies are provided (bus tickets in good weather and


Fraser Institute · 10 January 2025 English

Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations will require all provinces to fully “decarbonize” their electricity generation as part of the federal government’s broader “Net Zero 2050” greenhouse gas emissions mitigation plan. Ontario’s …

per- petuated the extensive use of rebates and subsidies to alter- native lower-carbon forms of energy


Fraser Institute · 9 January 2025 English

Past research has shown that Atlantic Canada chronically underperforms compared to New England across several indicators of economic performance. This paper builds on that research by examining policy differences between …

general consumption expenditures, transfers and subsidies as a percentage of income, and insurance and retirement


AMO: Association of Municipalities of Ontario · 8 January 2025 English

Addressing these gaps—both in the overall availability of spaces and in ensuring the right service mix—is essential to breaking the cycles of homelessness, and creating a system where homelessness is …

support securing and maintaining housing through subsidies. Municipalities Under Pressure 101 Capital Expenses housing requires building units and ongoing rent subsidies to ensure affordability for renters. The Bottom spaces will address the critical Adding 32,000 subsidies will help at-risk households shortfall in affordable program delivery, including activities such as rent subsidies, case management, and landlord liaison services


AFMC: The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada · 20 December 2024 English

The AFMC is an active member of the Canadian Medical Forum (CMF), which brings together the leaders of Canada’s major national medical organizations to “discuss issues of priority to physicians, …

Final Countdown: How Canada can end fossil fuel subsidies this year. 2023. International Institute for Sustainable


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